“A graceful appreciation” —USA TodayA thoughtful exploration of the truth behind the slugger's legend: his Bronx boyhood, his spectacular discipline as an aspiring ballplayer, and the cultural context of virulent anti-Semitism in which his career played out

“A thoughtful and extraordinarily comprehensive account of a significant leader” —Henry A. KissingerAn insider’s perspective on the life and influence of Israel’s first native-born prime minister, his bold peace initiatives, and his tragic assassination